Leandro Cabrera, Espanyol`s defensive stalwart, played a crucial role in the team`s latest away victory. After the 2-0 win against Oviedo, the Uruguayan center-back shared his thoughts on the team`s performance and their connection with the fans.
A “Perfect Night” Despite Goalkeeper`s Resistance
Espanyol took some time to break the deadlock at the Tartiere stadium, but they never stopped pushing. Cabrera praised the team`s persistence: “We`re very happy with the overall performance. The goal could have come earlier, but they have a great goalkeeper who made some excellent saves. I want to highlight the team`s insistence and never giving up. Fortunately, our forwards scored again, and we kept a clean sheet at the back. Overall, it was a perfect night.”
15 Points in 9 Matches: The Team Maintains Its Form
With this victory, Espanyol has accumulated 15 points in 9 games. Cabrera emphasizes the continuity from the end of last season: “This is a continuation of how we finished last season when we found the key from January onwards. We`re following that same path, and we`re not mistaken even if we might win or lose on any given day.”
Riedel: A Promising Defensive Partner
Clemens Riedel put in another notable performance in central defense, and Cabrera was full of praise for his teammate: “He`s doing very well. From day one, you could see his great potential. We had to wait a bit for him to adapt, but I think everyone should be happy because we`ve signed a great center-back, very young and with room for improvement.”
Europe on the Horizon… But Keeping Feet on the Ground
When asked if the team is already looking at European spots, Cabrera responded sensibly: “Of course we want to, but we have to be sensible and consistent. It`s a very competitive league with great rivals. We have many points, but to go to Europe, you have to have a perfect year, not just eight games.” He concluded with a message that defines the locker room mentality: “Our mindset and objective is to continue on this path and secure as many points as possible as soon as possible.”
Aditya Kapur